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New research has provided a possible explanation for the perceived decrease in endurance
musculature as a result of strength training – which could also provide new insights into age-related
muscle atrophy.
news •
12 Aug 2019
Scientists have isolated a previously unknown protein in muscles, which spurs
their growth and power following resistance exercise.
news •
13 Dec 2012
Are DOMS-free exercise programmes
needed to get more people moving?
HCM issue 11 2017
Researchers from Colorado State University and the University of Kentucky have shown
that muscle can increase the re-growth of muscle tissue after an injury – even when
applied to the opposite, uninjured limb.
news •
08 Nov 2017
Researchers in the US believe they have
made a significant breakthrough in
unravelling the mystery of why muscles
become less sore after regular visits to
the gym.
news •
16 Feb 2016
Muscle Beach in Los Angeles, US, has received a makeover – the first time in 16 years that any changes have been made to the renowned facility.
news •
11 Jul 2008
Sasaki International has introduced a new vibration trainer from FLABéLOS.
product innovation •
18 Oct 2007
New research from Edith Cowan University has shown eccentric muscle contractions create the strongest training effect, as Liz Terry discovers
HCM issue 1 2023
Older people who have never taken part in sustained exercise programmes have the same ability to
build muscle mass as highly trained master athletes of a similar age.
news •
10 Sep 2019
Maintaining a high level of muscle mass is key to living a longer life, regardless of a
person’s level of fat mass, according to new research.
news •
05 May 2016
Just two weeks of not using their legs causes young people to lose a third of their
muscular strength, placing them on par with someone 40-50 years their senior, new
research has found.
news •
14 Jul 2015
Exercising could help to induce changes in skeletal muscle, purging the blood of an
unwanted substance that accumulates during stress, according to a new study published in
the journal Cell.
news •
02 Oct 2014
Physical exercise has the ability to instantly change DNA molecules within
muscles to make them fight fat more effectively, according to a study by
Karolinska Institutet (KI) in Stockholm, Sweden.
news •
07 Mar 2012
The UK fitness industry should make a concerted effort to highlight the importance of strength
training, following the publication of the Chief Medical Officer's (CMO) guidelines for physical activity.
news •
17 Sep 2019
A report by Mayo Clinic has suggested that high-intensity interval training (HIIT) can reverse
signs of ageing at the cellular level.
news •
28 Jun 2019
Ultralife have unveiled four brand new products designed to maximise users’ workouts.
product innovation •
14 Oct 2008
European researchers have shed new light on the impact of HIIT on skeletal muscle, according to a recent study.
HCM issue 5 2022
Researchers have established that regular exercise changes the DNA of skeletal muscle cells, reducing the risk of disease via epigenetic adaptation
HCM issue 8 2021
European Sports Nutrition Company Atlantic
Multipower has developed Fit Protein Lite, with 80 per
cent less carbs and sugars than Multipower’s original
Fit Protein drink.
product innovation •
10 Feb 2014
Electric muscle stimulation (EMS) franchise Bodystreet is doubling its portfolio of UK sites
to six, with operations in Eltham, Birmingham and Gibraltar planned to open this year.
news •
19 Jul 2017
EMS product manufacturer miha bodytec of
Gersthofen, Germany, is introducing its new i-body
electrode system, designed for ongoing
commercial use with its EMS training method.
product innovation •
17 Mar 2016
A sports nutrition supplement designed to speed recovery
and help attain a leaner body is being launched by USN.
product innovation •
26 Mar 2015
Ground-breaking research from the University of Copenhagen identifies the best times of day to exercise
HCM issue 3 2022
There is no significant difference between eating fast food after a workout – in moderation
– and eating traditional sports supplements, according to a study by the University of
Montana.
news •
20 Apr 2015
miha bodytec has created a fast-track to superior fitness, using EMS (electrical muscle stimulation)
HCM issue 8 2015
Researchers have established that regular exercise changes the DNA of skeletal muscle
cells, reducing the risk of disease.
news •
05 Aug 2021
Spending just 30-60 minutes a week on muscle strengthening exercises can significantly
reduce the
risk of dying prematurely from all causes.
news •
02 Mar 2022
Men who take muscle-building pills and powders are more likely to develop testicular
cancer, according to a study published in the British Journal of Cancer.
news •
22 Apr 2015
After only five days of eating a high fat diet, the way in which the body’s muscle processes
nutrients changes, according to a study by Virginia Tech – published in the online version
of the journal Obesity. This is thought to be the first study to find that a change in
metabolism happens so quickly after adopting an unhealthy diet, with these shifts
increasing the risk of diabetes and other diseases.
news •
21 Apr 2015
Health and fitness education provider Premier Training International is bringing
a fitness training method, used in Spanish and French speaking countries since
1990, to the UK.
news •
10 Jan 2013
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Members are telling us they need support with their mental and spiritual health and the industry is starting to see this need. Now’s the time to fast-track our response
HCM magazine
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s
new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
As more people join clubs to support their mental
health, fitness professionals need to be empowered to
take a holistic approach. Kath Hudson shares useful
tools discussed at the ACE summit on mental health
HCM magazine
As health club operators move to incorporate recovery into their
offerings to meet growing consumer demand, Steph Eaves takes a
look at what cryotherapy and ice bathing can add to the equation
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Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –
is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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